· MUSIC ·
Sapphire Slows: When I See YouEarly in 2011, Sapphire Slows started her solo project in Tokyo, inside her bedroom with just her laptop and some keyboards.
· DESIGNERS ·
Yosef Peretz’ “Tokyo” CollectionThe future starts in Tokyo. Or at least that’s what happens in Yosef Peretz‘ vision for which, he collaborated with the costume designer Miki Avni. The Israeli designer, who celebrates a full decade in fashion this year, took this alpha city as a reference point to project his surreal visualizations on
· DESIGNERS, EDITORIAL, EXHIBITION ·
Chanel and the Little Black JacketChanel and The Little Black Jacket, yes, the quintessential Little Black Jacket Coco Chanel made famous as styled by Carine and shot by Karl, in 6 days, 113 images, and an amazing cast of characters. For those of you who weren’t able to see the Tokyo exhibit, here’s a sneak peek; get ready London, coming in [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Ichiro Japan Shop by Torafu ArchitectsJapanese studio Torafu Architects introduced the Ichiro Japan Shop 2012 – an exhibition space designed to showcase the new catalog and furniture prototypes of famous Japanese maker of decorative plywood, Ichiro . The vision Ichiro had for the space was
· FASHION ·
G.V.G.V. Spring/Summer 2012“Pin-up girls in present-day,” was the theme for G.V.G.V.’s latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Covering the top looks for the coming year’s sunny seasons, the label’s founder and designer MUG included the 50s pinup, a bit of ‘burb housewife, and some Miami tropics into a look that’s 100 percent put together.
· ART, HAIR/MAKEUP ·
Takaya HanayuishiComing from a culinary background, Takaya Hanayuishi made the move from food to fauna in 2004, introducing a new style of hairdressing that incorporates freshly-cut flowers and vegetables. These days, his one-of-a-kind craftsmanship is being commissioned for weddings, live performances, and media companies.
· FEATURED, ILLUSTRATION, MIXED MEDIA ·
Niky Roehreke Mixed-Media IllustrationsGerman/Japanese illustrator Niky Roehreke graduated from the Central Saint Martins before working freelance as an illustrator for magazines, such as Nylon, Jalouse and Tokion amongst others. I really like her colorful mixed-media illustrations, glamorously blending watercolor, pencils, typography and
· ART, DESIGNERS ·
Akio Hirata’s Hats Exhibition by NendoOne of Japan’s most famous and internationally-known milliners, Akio Hirata, is showcasing more than seventy years of work at the Spiral Garden in Tokyo – The exhibition features more than 4000 white ‘ghost hats’ floating around and acting as shells of the ‘real’ hats on display. This beautiful and dreamy installation was created by Japan’s [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Tapehook by Torafu ArchitectsAvailable in a range oft colors, Japanese designers Torafu Architects designed these very cool Tapehook‘s that look like curled pieces of adhesive tape. Each hook has been created by soaking the paper, curling it, then allowing it to dry in position. A great and simple idea to hook your keys in style, necklaces or glasses.
· ART ·
When Fish Meet Artistic ScienceJapanese ex-fisherman who studied ichthyology and now artist: Iori Tomita transforms marine life with scientific technique of preserving and dying organism specimens into an art form with his series that he calls, New World Transparent Specimens.
· INTERIOR DESIGN, STORE ·
Super A Market Concept StoreSuper A Market is the latest concept store opened in Tokyo. The concept behind the interior design of this luxury multi-brand boutique is centered on the idea of shopping for luxury items, which housed in an environment that emanates the enjoyment, the surmise and the ease of a supermarket. An energetic sense of
· INTERIOR DESIGN, STORE ·
Aesop TokyoThe trendy Australian plant-based skin, hair and body products Aesop just opened their latest store in Tokyo and this is what it looks like! Very sterile and cold, where the product is the only thing that matters. No superficial objects or furniture, very straight to the point. A great concept store! While we can